Quote by Quinlan Terry

I don't think we can ignore the Modern Movement. But I wouldn't have minded at all if it hadn't happened. I think the world would be a much nicer place.

I don't think we can ignore the Modern Movement. But I would

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the significance of the Modern Movement but expresses a personal preference for it not having taken place. They suggest that the world would have been more pleasant without the impact of modernity. It implies a distaste for certain aspects of modern architecture, design, or cultural shifts associated with the movement, and an appreciation for a more traditional or nostalgic existence. The quote reflects a subjective viewpoint influenced by personal taste and an idealization of a time that may have been perceived as simpler or aesthetically pleasing.

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Modern Modernism

By Quinlan Terry

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